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November 10, 2012 8:10 PM

A woman from Western Sahara shouts slogans in support of Free Western Sahara during a protest in Madrid, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

A woman from Western Sahara shouts slogans in support of Free Western Sahara during a protest in Madrid, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Photo: Andres Kudacki, Associated Press

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Kirill, the Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia, swings an incense burner during prayers in the Grotto, inside the Church of the Nativity, during a visit to the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, November 10, 2012. (AP/Ammar Awad, Pool) less

Kirill, the Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia, swings an incense burner during prayers in the Grotto, inside the Church of the Nativity, during a visit to the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus in the ... more

Photo: Ammar Awad, Associated Press

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Syrian children sell roses at a street in old Damascus on November 10, 2012. Long spared the violence that has engulfed the rest of the country, the Syrian capital is now submerged in the war between government forces and rebels out to topple the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. TOPSHOTS/AFP PHOTO/JOSEPH EIDJOSEPH EID/AFP/Getty Images less

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Syrian children sell roses at a street in old Damascus on November 10, 2012. Long spared the violence that has engulfed the rest of the country, the Syrian capital is now submerged in the war between ... more

Photo: Joseph Eid, AFP/Getty Images

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A Tibetan Buddhist monk from the Sherbling Monastery in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, wears a mask as he waits before performing a "bone dance" at the closing of the Delhi International Arts Festival in New Delhi, India, Saturday,Nov. 10, 2012. The dance, which is usually part of a prayer ritual, is performed for entertainment purposes only. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer) less

A Tibetan Buddhist monk from the Sherbling Monastery in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, wears a mask as he waits before performing a "bone dance" at the closing of the Delhi International Arts Festival in ... more

Photo: Kevin Frayer, Associated Press

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A Bahraini Shiite Muslim protestor is seen as tear gas is fired by riot police during clashes following the funeral of 16-year-old Ali Abbas Radhi in the village of Samahij, Muharreq City, east of capital Manama on November 10, 2012. The Shiite Muslim teenager died after he was knocked down by a car while being chased by Bahraini police during a crackdown on protesters, the opposition said. TOPSHOTS/AFP PHOTO/MOHAMMED AL-SHAIKHMOHAMMED AL-SHAIKH/AFP/Getty Images less

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A Bahraini Shiite Muslim protestor is seen as tear gas is fired by riot police during clashes following the funeral of 16-year-old Ali Abbas Radhi in the village of Samahij, Muharreq City, east of ... more

Voters at a polling station in North Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. The Irish are voting on a referendum that would insert stronger rights for children into the constitution, making it easier for state agencies to protect children from abuse and for neglected kids to be adopted. The government plans to pass a trove of legislation if the amendment passes, chiefly to make it easier for many of the 6,250 children in care homes to be adopted. One bill would explicitly make it a crime to hide information on a suspected child abuser. Results from the referendum, which asks voters "Yes" or "No," are expected Sunday. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison) less

Voters at a polling station in North Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. The Irish are voting on a referendum that would insert stronger rights for children into the constitution, making it easier for ... more

Photo: Peter Morrison, Associated Press

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View of the fireworks display organized by Kuwait's government to commemorate Constitution Day in Kuwait City on Saturday, Nov 10, 2012. The 60 minute $14 million spectacle is competing for a place in the Guiness Book of Records. (AP Photo/Gustavo Ferrari) less

View of the fireworks display organized by Kuwait's government to commemorate Constitution Day in Kuwait City on Saturday, Nov 10, 2012. The 60 minute $14 million spectacle is competing for a place in the ... more

A transgender poses for a photo before the start of Argentina's annual gay pride parade in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Argentina has improved rights for sexual minorities over the last years, becoming the first country in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage, and this year, the Congress approved Argentina's gender identity law, granting people the right to change their legal and physical gender identity simply because they want to, without having to undergo judicial, psychiatric and medical procedures beforehand. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) less

A transgender poses for a photo before the start of Argentina's annual gay pride parade in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Argentina has improved rights for sexual minorities over the last ... more

Photo: Natacha Pisarenko, Associated Press

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A woman competes with a revolver in the 1st European Championship in throwing knives at a target, tomahawk throwing, shooting a revolver and whipping in Boskovice, Czech Republic on November 10, 2012. Participants from the Czech Republic, Slovakia and neighboring countries competed all day in the traditional western disciplines.
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A woman competes with a revolver in the 1st European Championship in throwing knives at a target, tomahawk throwing, shooting a revolver and whipping in Boskovice, Czech Republic on November 10, 2012. ... more

Photo: Radek Mica, AFP/Getty Images

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